候補(こうほ)

候補(こうほ) refers to a candidate, nominee, or potential option under consideration.

COMMON PATTERNS:

• 候補(こうほ)に挙(あ)がる: to be nominated, to come up as a candidate
• 候補(こうほ)を絞(しぼ)る: to narrow down the candidates
• 候補(こうほ)に立(た)つ: to run as a candidate
• 候補(こうほ)から外(はず)れる: to drop out of the running

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

• 候補者(こうほしゃ): candidate (person)
• 候補(こうほ)地(ち): candidate location/site
• 候補(こうほ)作品(さくひん): nominated work

USAGE:
Used in both political contexts (election candidates) and everyday contexts (choosing from options like restaurants or travel destinations).